The passenger side front sub-frame failed. The metal had fatigue in the area where the compliance bushing is mounted. If this part failed completely, there would have been a loss of steering and control. Part failure was discovered at Honda dealership when the vehicle was being serviced for a replacement timing belt.

- New Lenox, IL, USA

Since the day of the car purchased in 2006 the steering was very harder than other cars we used before and consulted with the dealer. I was told that Acura TL is a sports car and the steering will be harder than other manufactures. This problem continued and a recall from the manufacture replaced power steering hose which was defective. I contacted dealer multiple times and was told that the nothing to worry; it is normal for this model. When the situation got really bad, I took it back to the dealer when the mileage was around 120000 miles, I was told that the power steering rack is leaking oil out the end seals and the proper correction is replacement of power steering rack and a possible damage to the pump due to low fluid level. The estimated cost was $1650. I had a very hard time for driving this car for many years and come up with $1700 to fix it. Also the bushing were torn and popped through. According to service technician torn bushing was a design issue for 2004-2008 models and Acura changed the body style later to correct the problem. In order to fix this wobbling/shaking problem the estimated cost is $681. (due to defective body style). According the dealers and technicians I contacted, I was told that these problems are very seldom and they are due to manufacturing problems. As a customer I have to come up with around $2500 to fix a defective luxury car cost me more than $35,000 in 2006. What a shame.

- Gurnee, IL, USA

High pressure power steering fluid hose leaked, causing fluid to fall onto the exhaust system. As the engine temperature increased, smoke came out of the engine compartment and there was the odor of burning hydrocarbons in the passenger compartment. The hose assembly was replaced by an independent mechanic.

- Austin, TX, USA

2006 Acura TL is difficult to steer during parking lot maneuvers, K turns and parallel parking. When the wheel needs to be turned quickly to opposite lock during a maneuver the wheel becomes very difficult to turn setting a potential for a wide turn and colliding with near by objects. Dealer replaced steering rack, tires and states the steering pump is functioning as designed. Dealer states that this is a normal condition for the Acura TL. No accidents or incidents have occurred a potential problem, however, if a quick avoidance maneuver is required.

- Palm Harbor, FL, USA